Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Posted in Photography on July 9 2014, by Matt Newman
While their May-blooming cousins may get more attention for their all-at-once lightshow, the deciduous azaleas blooming now deserve some praise. As you can see.
Deciduous azaleas (Rhododendron) in the Azalea Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on July 8 2014, by Matt Newman
What was it that I said recently about the lotus blossoms not being far behind the Nymphaea? The Conservatory pools are far from the proverbial mud that the lotus is famous for emerging from, yet the persevering beauty of these plants is nonetheless potent.
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in the Conservatory Pools – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on July 7 2014, by Matt Newman
That blurry chipmunk was a bit too anxious to make friends, methinks.
A woodpecker meets a chipmunk in the Azalea Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on July 6 2014, by Matt Newman
“Home Gardening Center” is a humble name for a flamboyant and inspirational summer landscape. And this is horticulture easily handled at home, folks!
In the Home Gardening Center – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on July 5 2014, by Matt Newman
The Meadow in the Native Plant Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on July 4 2014, by Matt Newman
Fireworks are almost always legal in your area when they come in the form of flowers. Happy 4th, everyone!
Dahlia in the Haupt Conservatory, a part of the Groundbreakers exhibition – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on July 3 2014, by Matt Newman
Note the almost unseen lavender edging. “Stunning subtlety” might be an accurate oxymoron in this instance.
Iris ensata ‘Kristin Anne’ along the Ladies’ Border – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on July 2 2014, by Matt Newman
Echinaceae purpurea ‘Virgin’ along Seasonal Walk – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on July 1 2014, by Matt Newman
I spy, with my little eye, something that begins with “W.” Or “N,” depending on your preference for Latin.
Nymphaea ‘Clyde Ikins’ in the Conservatory Pools – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on June 30 2014, by Lansing Moore
Can you believe it’s already daylily season? The Middendorf’s daylily is just one variety that is already striving skyward.
Hemerocallis middendorfii along Daylily Walk– Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen